Engineering Schools
In Springfield, Illinois
Engineering faculty can choose to work at one of 2 engineering schools in Springfield. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the engineering academic community in Springfield, and the future trends. Academia in engineering includes engineering training at the engineering associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Illinois Engineering Employment
| Springfield | 350 |
| Illinois | 54,440 |
Exactly 350 of Illinois' 39,680 engineering professionals work in Springfield. The number of engineering professionals in Springfield has shrunk by 49% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for engineering professionals in Springfield has decreased, overall employment in Springfield has increased.
Springfield Vs. Illinois Engineering employment growth
| 64,800 | 67,250 | 67,660 | 67,630 | 39,680 |
| 680 | 700 | 540 | 450 | 350 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
| $70,684 | $74,843 | $74,179 | $74,508 | $71,194 |
| $38,260 | $40,150 | $41,300 | $42,900 | $44,040 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Engineering in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
As the number of engineering professionals in Springfield has shrunk, salaries for engineering professionals have increased. Springfield engineering professionals made $71,194 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for engineering professionals in Springfield was $70,684 per year. The growth in the salary of engineering professionals in Springfield is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Engineering professionals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$44,300 |
25th percentile |
$58,054 |
50th percentile |
$70,924 |
75th percentile |
$83,916 |
90th percentile |
$96,024 |
Engineering professionals in Springfield make a median yearly salary of $70,924. The 10% of engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $44,300 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $96,024 per year.
Average Salaries for Engineering professionals and related professions in Springfield
Mechanical Engineering |
$55,590 |
Civil Engineering |
$69,130 |
Engineering |
$71,194 |
Electrical Engineering |
$75,240 |
Software Engineering |
$82,320 |
Computer Engineering |
$82,320 |
On average engineering professionals in Springfield earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Springfield.
Educational Trends
Engineering schools in Springfield
There are 2 accredited engineering schools in the city. Many of Springfield's engineering professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Engineering Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in engineering offered by Springfield's engineering schools.
Student Completed Engineering Degrees In Springfield
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
Approximately 3 students completed engineering courses in 2010.